Zee Nxumalo
Zandile Nxumalo (born 6 January 2003[1]) professionally known as Zee Nxumalo is a Swati-born South African singer and songwriter. Born Eswatini and raised in Alexandra, Johannesburg [2] her single "Funk 99", released in 2023 calputed her to mainstream success and certified 5× Platinum in South Africa.
Life and career
[edit]Zandile Nxumalo born on 6 January 2003 in Eswatini.[3] Her family relocated to Alexandra, Johannesburg where she spent her childhood.[3]
Her debut extended play KwaNxumalo, was released on 28 June 2022.[3][4]
"Funk 55" by Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo and Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka Rsa, Chley was released on 1 December 2023. It debuted No. 2 on Local Streaming Chart Top 10.[5]
Her single "Thula Mabota" with Pabi Cooper, 031choppa featuring Shakes & Les was released on 29 March 2024. It was certified platinum in South Africa.[6]
She also appeared on "Ama Gear (Edit)" with Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, featuring MK Productions released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted number 5 on Local Streaming Top 10.[7]
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Siyajola" | 2022 | — | KwaNxumalo | ||||
| "Hamba" | — | ||||||
| "Sobabili" (Zee Nxumalo, Profound, MFR Souls) | 2023 | — | KwaNxumalo (Deluxe) | ||||
| " Funk 55" (Shake & Les, DBN Gogo, Zee Nxumalo featuring Ceeka RSA, Chley) | 1 | 5× Platinum | Funk Series | ||||
| "Uyang'user" (Tranquillo, Zee Nxumalo, Khanyisa featuring Chley & Rif effect) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Thula Mabota" (Zee Nxumalo, Pabi Cooper, 031choppa featuring Shakes & Les) | Platinum | Non-album single | |||||
| "Chengu Shesha" (DJ Tshegu, Leemckrazy, Zee Nxumalo featuring Al Xapo, Vyno Keys & QuayR Musiq) | — | ||||||
| "Abantu" (Piano City, Marlode & Owams, Zee Nxumalo featuring Leemckrazy, FLUXX) | — | ||||||
| "Ama Gear (Edit)" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo featuring MK Productions) | 5[7] | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ngisakuthanda" (featuring PYY Log Drum King, Dj Tearz, Dr Thulz) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Mfazi Wephepha" (Nkosazana Daughter, Master KG featuring Big Zulu, Zee Nxumalo) | 2024 | 4[8] | Makhelwane | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]- KwaNxumalo (2022)
Achievements
[edit]Basadi in Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Thula Mabota" | Amapiano Artist of the Year | Nominated | [9] |
South African Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Funk 55" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Pending | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Maliba, Amanda (22 July 2022). "Social media puts Zee Nxumalo on crest of a wave". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Phiri, Janice (21 January 2024). "Zee Nxumalo brings Amapiano fire to Mzansi". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Dipa, Karishma (12 January 2024). "Amapiano sensation Zee Nxumalo on taking her career to new heights". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (28 June 2022). "SA: Zee Nxumalo drops debut EP KwaNxumalo". Music in Africa. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "ZEE NXUMALO, PABI COOPER & 031CHOPPA'S 'THULA MABOTA' REACHES PLATINUM STATUS". Gagasi World. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ a b "TOP CHARTS THIS WEEK : Local Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "TOP CHARTS THIS WEEK : Local Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (11 August 2024). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ Simelane, Nomonde. "Countdown to 30th SAMA Awards is underway". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2024.